Some people may not know what off-the-grid or off-grid means, so here it is --- The term off-the-grid or off-grid refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities.

Off-grid living is no longer a one room log cabin in the woods. It's energy independency. You don't have to rely on utility companies, you create your own power. Today, there are more than 180,000 off-grid homes in the US.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Kids Outdoor Play Space...

48 degrees - 8:02 pm - cloudy...

Our kids spend a lot of their time outside (when weather permits) and we currently don’t have any kind of designated play space outside for them.So when Jack decided that he was going to use his digger to dig holes in the backyard (which we are getting ready to seed) and then in the flower beds (where I am building stone retaining walls) I decided that they do need their own space that is just for them.Now all I need to do is come up with a creative play space that will suit both a 3 year old boy and a 6 ½ year old girl.

Okay, dream a bit with me here... I am wanting something that offers both safety and more flexible playing options that both kids will enjoy.I am thinking tunnels, slides, wooden huts, ladders, swings... something where they can climb on and around, maybe a private area where they can play games, read and watch nature... something that can entertain a group of kids for hours... is all of this possible or is it just a dream?

Here are a few photos that are inspiring the kids play space {that have been kid approved of course}...

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Have you ever dreamed of buying some property somewhere, to live a simpler, more sustainable life? We did, and we were crazy enough to do it.

Our family has chosen to live off-grid. We have purchased 22 acres in the foot hills of the Cascade Mountain Range in the Great Pacific Northwest. Our property is off-grid meaning we have no public utilities whatsoever.

With this blog we will let you know about our experiences in building our home off-grid and how the progress of that is going along with what off-grid living is like for us.
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